The AAFCO is the Association of American Feed Control Officials. "AAFCO does not regulate, test, approve or certify pet foods in any way.

AAFCO establishes the nutritional standards for complete and balanced pet foods, and it is the pet food company's responsibility to formulate their products according to the appropriate AAFCO standard.

It is the state feed control official's responsibility in regulating pet food to ensure that the laws and rules established for the protection of companion animals and their custodians are complied with so that only unadulterated, correctly and uniformly labeled pet food products are distributed in the marketplace and a structure for orderly commerce." (quoted directly from the AAFCO website). This is a broad description of what this governing body does. So, the reason I bring this topic to mind is pet owners have a large variety of food to choose from for our pets. We are all familiar with recalls on all sorts of pet food in the past and each company is responsible for what goes into that food and how that food is processed. A decent quality food should cost you about $1.25 per pound of dog food. Grocery story brands are teaming with ingredients that really only serve as fillers and have no real benefit to the canine body other than making the dog feel full. What you feed your pet does make a difference. Good food for your dogs can be pricey. But consider that good food makes a good body including a great coat and healthy skin. There are many websites selling affordable high quality dog food to make feeding your dog less expensive.TRAINING TIP: DO YOU HAVE A PICKY EATER? SPRINKLE PARMESAN OR ROMANO CHEESE ON YOUR DOG'S FOOD BEFORE YOU FEED HIM/HER. CHANCES ARE YOUR DOG WILL LOVE THE CHANGE!!